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Associate Degree in Engineering Technology
This two year full time degree teaches the technical basics of engineering through mathematics, physics and computer programming.
- How long it takes
- 2 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 40.4
- Lowest offered at RMIT University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Associate Degree in Engineering Technology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how things are built and work
- a methodical approach to solving technical problems
- good maths and science skills
- the ability to work carefully and follow instructions
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Associate Degree or Bachelor?
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is the higher level qualification. The Associate Degree in Engineering Technology sits below it at associate degree level.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
If you study further
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Bendigo, Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
RMIT University
City, VIC
3.8from 1,757 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 40.4 lowest
- (42.75 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Associate Degree in Engineering Technology.
- Engineering mathematics
- Physics
- Computer programming
- Engineering problem solving
- Business and management basics
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Bachelor of Engineering Technology?
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is the higher level qualification. The Associate Degree in Engineering Technology sits below it at associate degree level.